Biography of Arthur Hopton 1489-1555
Paternal Family Tree: Hopton
Around 1489 Arthur Hopton was born to George Hopton (age 28) at Cowdray Midhurst.
On 06 Jul 1489 [his father] George Hopton (age 28) died in Westhorpe, Suffolk [Map].
On 16 Aug 1513 Henry VIII (age 22) fought at Thérouanne [Map] during the Battle of the Spurs. 
Henry's army included George Talbot 4th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 45) (commanded), Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset (age 36), Thomas Brooke 8th Baron Cobham (age 43), Henry Bourchier 2nd Earl Essex 3rd Count Eu, John de Vere 15th Earl of Oxford (age 42) and Anthony Wingfield (age 26). John "Tilbury Jack" Arundell (age 18), William Compton (age 31), John Hussey 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford (age 48) and William Hussey (age 41) was knighted by King Henry VII of England and Ireland. Thomas West 8th Baron De La Warr 5th Baron West (age 56) and Andrew Windsor 1st Baron Windsor (age 46) was created Knight Banneret.
Louis I d'Orléans Duc de Longueville 1480-1516 was captured.
Arthur Hopton (age 24) was knighted for his bravery.
Before 1515 Arthur Hopton (age 26) and Ann Owen (age 21) were married.
Around 1519 [his son] Owen Hopton was born to Arthur Hopton (age 30) and [his wife] Ann Owen (age 26).
In Jun 1520 Arthur Hopton (age 31) attended Field of the Cloth of Gold.
On 01 Jun 1533 the six months pregnant Queen Anne Boleyn of England (age 32) was crowned Queen Consort England by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (age 43) at Westminster Abbey [Map]. See Coronation of Anne Boleyn.
John de Vere 15th Earl of Oxford (age 62) bore the Crown. Henry Grey 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 16) carried the Salt. Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset (age 46) rode in the procession. William Coffin (age 38) was appointed Master of the Horse. Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex (age 50) served as Lord Sewer. Henry Parker (age 20) and William Coffin (age 38) were knighted. Thomas Berkeley 6th Baron Berkeley (age 28), Thomas Stanley 2nd Baron Monteagle (age 26) and Henry Capell (age 27) were created Knight of the Bath. Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset (age 46) rode in the procession. Arthur Hopton (age 44) attended.
Thomas More (age 55) refused to attend. Shortly thereafter, More was charged with accepting bribes, but the charges had to be dismissed for lack of any evidence.
Anne Braye Baroness Cobham (age 32) was the attendant horsewoman.
Charles Wriothesley (age 25) attended.
Around 1535 [his brother-in-law] Henry Owen (age 35) died.
On 15 Oct 1537 the future Edward VI was christened by Bishop John Stokesley (age 62) at the Chapel Royal in Hampton Court Palace [Map]. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (age 48) performed the Baptismal Rites, and was appointed Godfather. Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk (age 64) and Queen Mary I of England and Ireland (age 21) were Godparents.
King Edward VI of England and Ireland was created Duke Cornwall, 1st Earl Chester.
Henry Bourchier 2nd Earl Essex 3rd Count Eu carried the Salt. Charles Brandon 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 53) was Godfather and supported the Marchioness of Exeter. Richard Long (age 43) was knighted. Thomas Cromwell 1st Earl Essex (age 52), Philip Boteler (age 45), John de Vere 15th Earl of Oxford (age 66) and John Gage (age 57) attended. Mary Scrope (age 61) carried Lady Mary's train. Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex (age 54) carried a covered basin. Robert Radclyffe 1st Earl of Sussex (age 54) carried the canopy.
Edward Seymour 1st Duke Somerset (age 37) helped his young niece the future Elizabeth I to carry the Crisom. Henry Courtenay 1st Marquess Exeter (age 41) supported his wife Gertrude Blount Marchioness of Exeter (age 34) to carry the child. Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde (age 60) bore a taper of virgin wax. William Fitzalan 18th Earl Arundel (age 61) carried the train of the Prince's robe. Christopher Barker proclaimed the Prince's titles. Arthur Hopton (age 48) attended.
Edward Seymour 1st Duke Somerset (age 37) was created 1st Earl Hertford.
Nicholas Carew (age 41), Francis Bryan (age 47), Anthony Browne (age 37) and John Russell 1st Earl Bedford (age 52) surrounded the font.
Henry Knyvet of Charlton Wiltshire (age 27), Edward Neville (age 66), Thomas Seymour 1st Baron Seymour (age 29), Richard Long (age 43) and John Wallop (age 47) carried the canopy.
Bishop Robert Parfew aka Warton and Bishop John Bell attended.
William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl of Southampton (age 47) was created 1st Earl of Southampton. Mabel Clifford Countess Southampton (age 55) by marriage Countess of Southampton.
After 15 Aug 1555 [his former wife] Ann Owen (age 62) died.
On 16 Aug 1555 Arthur Hopton (age 66) died.
[his son] Owen Hopton and Anne Echingham were married.
Kings Wessex: Great x 15 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 17 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 15 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 10 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks
Kings France: Great x 15 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Hopton
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hopton
GrandFather: William Hopton
Father: George Hopton 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Wentworth
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Wentworth
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Hooton
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Wentworth
Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Tyas
Great x 1 Grandfather: Roger Wentworth
Great x 2 Grandmother: Agnes Dronsfield
GrandMother: Margaret Wentworth 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Philip Despencer
6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip Despencer 1st Baron Despencer 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Philip Despencer 2nd Baron Despencer 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Unknown Baroness Despencer
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margery Despencer 3rd Baroness Despencer, Baroness Ros 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Tiptoft 2nd Baron Tibetot
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Tiptoft 3rd Baron Tibetot 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Badlesmere Baroness Tibetot
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Tiptoft Baroness Despencer 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Deincourt Baroness Tibetot 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Millicent Zouche Baroness Deincourt
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Arthur Hopton 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England